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A Fire Hose May Stop a Riot. A Water Cannon Will
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After the North Dakota protests, these 'less-lethal' weapons have gotten some attention. HowStuffWorks Now gives you the scoop on water cannons.
How the Battle of Gettysburg Worked
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The Battle of Gettysburg is the most famous battle of the Civil War. Learn about the Battle of Gettysburg and the events leading to Gettysburg.
Why Annie Oakley Was America's Sharpshooting Sweetheart
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Annie Oakley was the leading lady of the American West. She could outshoot and outride most men of her time. And she did it all while in a Victorian dress.
Harpers Ferry Has a Complex and Dizzying History
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Harpers Ferry is known as the spot where John Brown launched his disastrous slave rebellion. But why was it also a transportation and ammunitions powerhouse?
Red-tailed Hawks Are Way Bigger, Faster and More Common Than You Realize
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Red-tailed hawks are the most common hawk species in North America. These massive birds are known to mate for life, and, despite their name, to have feathers in a variety of colors.
Alligator Snapping Turtles Lure Prey With Wriggling Worm-like Tongue Appendage
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The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and has a bite that, it's said, can snap a wooden broom handle in half.
Your Bed Has More Poop Than a Chimp's
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Think your bed is cleaner than a chimp's? HowStuffWorks looks at new researchers from North Carolina State University that set out to find the answer.
Pimento Cheese: The Southern Staple With Northern Roots
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You probably equate pimento cheese with the South. But it actually got its start in the North. We'll tell you all about that, and how to make it.
How the Northern Lights Illuminate the Night Sky
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How does the aurora borealis (the Northern Lights) work? What causes it? Why can you only see it in the North? Are the myths about it producing sound true?
Plain-bellied Water Snake Hunts Both in Water and on Land
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The plain-bellied water snake (Nerodia erythrogaster) is a sleek, semiaquatic snake that inhabits central North America. They thrive in both terrestrial and aquatic habitats, making them highly adaptable predators.